Reader to reader: March 19

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Updated: March 18, 2016

A gardener waters a plot at one of London?s community gardens. Researchers with Community Gardens London want to pin down the sites of local shared gardens that are located on land not owned by the city. (London Free Press file photo)

Community Gardens London is trying to find out where in London there are shared or “community” gardens on land not owned by the city. We’d love to hear from you if you know of, or garden at, a shared or community garden — for example, at a church, business, organization, shared yard, condo or apartment complex.

We don’t think this has ever been surveyed, and since Community Gardens London tries to celebrate urban agriculture and shared gardening in all its wonderful variations, we’d like to start the research.

The Crochet Club of London needs help. We are a registered charity with more than 100 dedicated volunteers. Since our beginning in 2002, we have made close to 10,000 blankets that we have given away to more than 100 local charitable organizations. Those organizations, in turn, have distributed the blankets to people in need in our community.

One vital link in fulfilling our mission is having a place where we can store our yarn. The space we currently use will soon be unavailable to us. As a result, we need some generous person or organization to donate the use of a space approximately six by six metres (or 36 square metres). This space needs to be clean, dry, secure and pest-free, and we need to have access to the space without disturbing people or business.

The Crochet Club of London was the Pillar Non-Profit Network’s 2008 Community Impact award winner, and we are eager to continue the good work we do in our community. If you can provide a place for us to store our yarn or if you know of someone or some place that might be able to help us, we would greatly appreciate hearing from you.

St. Luke’s, Crumlin is holding its annual trivia night on April 29 at 7 p.m..

We’ve got lots of challenging questions and offer great fun, great prizes and delicious snacks.

So save the date and don’t be late to get your tickets. Call 519-765-4019.

Barbara Dow

London

Art show and sale

The Lambeth Art Association will host its 44th annual art show and sale on April 21-23 at Lambeth United Church. Dozens of talented and energetic artists from Southwestern Ontario have been preparing to showcase their work. More than 600 paintings will be displayed through the weekend. Admission is free.

The weekend will feature an opening night with chamber music Thursday evening, the raffle of a selected painting from our juror’s favourite picks and a tea room to sustain you with goodies as you wander and explore the talent. As an added feature, the tea room will include more art work this year.

Many of the artists will be on site throughout the weekend to talk about their work or answer questions.

The artwork is as eclectic as it is inspiring. Whatever your favourite style or subject — from dark and delicious oils to the light freedom of watercolour and mixed media — the discerning buyer will find something to satisfy.

With a founding membership of five painters in 1972, the Lambeth Art Association has now grown to more than 100 artists, some of whom are known across Canada and internationally. The members always are expanding their interests and expertise, with monthly meetings featuring a variety of speakers and weekend workshops.

Are you 55 or older? Put a “spring” in your step while stimulating your mind and keeping your spirit young.

The Society for Learning in Retirement will host its spring open house March 30 at Grosvenor Lodge, 1017 Western Rd. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and noon and 1 and 3 p.m.

Join us for an overview of our organization and spring courses. Take this opportunity to talk with the moderators and facilitators and hear more about topics of interest to you, while enjoying free refreshments.

We are a member-run organization that has been active more than 20 years in London, providing active learning opportunities for those who are retired or semi-retired, regardless of formal education. Our peer participation approach offers study courses, discussion and activity groups, as well as a variety of social events.

Bothwell United Church is holding its spring ham and scalloped potato supper on April 17 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The menu includes baked beans, salads, relish trays and cakes, all home made.

Tickets are $13 for adults, $6 for children aged six to 12 years and free for children five and younger.

Advance tickets from church members or at the door. Take-out is available.

Joanne Lewinsky

Bothwell-Wabash United Church

Rummage sale

The members of New St. James Presbyterian Church at the corner of Oxford and Wellington streets invite you to their spring garage and rummage sale April 2 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

We have good, clean clothing for men, women and children, quality household goods, books, toys, jewelry and many other treasures. We have hot dogs and drinks for sale as well.

You will receive a friendly welcome and will be able to take home some wonderful bargains.

Karen Buchwald

London

Golfers sought

Everyone who golfs wishes they could play more often. If you struggle finding someone with whom to golf or scheduling a round with friends, check out the Back Nine Jitters League. It’s a golf-around league playing nine games between May and September at a variety of London area golf courses. Last year, we had 25 men and women who played in three divisions based on their skill level. We’d love to have you join us. See our website: ­backninejitters.wix.com/backninejitters or call ­519-­631-9584.

Dave Hutchison

St. Thomas

Navistar banquet

Navistar International 15-year and retirees’ banquet will be held April 29 at the Spirit and Life Centre at 184 Wellington St. W. (St. Joseph’s Church property) in Chatham.

Doors open at 5 p.m. dinner is served at 6:30 p.m.

This is for employees only. The cost is $15.

Reply by April 22 with cash or cheque payable to “Navistar 15-year banquet committee” to Cy Addley, 25 Wilson Ave., Chatham, N7L 1K8, or call 519-354-0413. Include your name and phone number.

Carol Kelly

Chatham

Guitar concert

On April 22, the guitar-based instrumental trio The Young Ones re-imagines classic ’60s songs from the Ventures, Beach Boys and more, like you’ve never heard them before.

Their show will be held as part of Fridays at Fairmont at 7:30 p.m. at Fairmont United Church, 29 Tweedsmuir Ave. .

Tickets are $20 at the door or $10 for students with ID. Advance tickets $18 by calling 519-453-6709 after Thursday. Everyone welcome.

Marion Morjaen

London

Thanks for help

On March 5, my husband and I were shopping at Covent Garden Market with my mother when she collapsed.

I want to thank the doctor, who just happened to be there, who held my mom’s head in his hands and talked to her; to all emergency personnel; to security at the market; to the person or persons who witnessed my mom’s fall and stayed to provide information; to the young lady who happened to be standing behind my mom when she fell backwards, who was wearing soft rubber boots, which is where my mom’s head landed, instead of the cement floor; and to the staff at Victoria Hospital who all do great work.

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